“I oppose this bill because it helps oil companies and hurts the environment. It removes environmental checks for pipelines, stops enforcing green laws, and harms endangered species. Liberals and Conservatives are working together to pass it, and that should worry people.”

“Madam Speaker, the ultimate proof that Bill C‑39 is a pro-oil bill is that the Conservatives voted for it yesterday alongside the Liberals. In Canada, the only time the Conservatives get along with the Liberals is when there is an opportunity to undermine the environment for the benefit of oil companies. When the Liberals propose getting rid of impact assessments for pipelines, suspending the enforcement of environmental laws and sacrificing endangered species, the Conservatives vote red. Frankly, that should worry a lot of Liberals. Who in this government ran for office intending to join forces with the Conservatives against the environment?”

“The Liberals and Conservatives are teaming up to pass this bill to help oil companies. It lets ministers ignore environmental laws and limits public and Indigenous input to just one year. Even one Liberal MP has spoken out against it. I want more government members to admit this bill only helps the oil industry.”

“Madam Speaker, the Liberals and the Conservatives are joining forces to bulldoze over us with Bill C-39, for the benefit of the oil companies. Fortunately, opponents are starting to mobilize. The Liberal member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country has spoken out against his party’s bill. He is afraid that ministers will be able to unilaterally suspend environmental legislation. He understands that limiting consultations to one year amounts to setting a time limit on the involvement of indigenous peoples and civil society. Who else on the government side has the courage to say that Bill C‑39 is a pro-oil bill?”

“I want the House to stop this bill. The Liberals and Conservatives are working together to speed up oil projects. Even some Liberals and First Nations oppose this fast-tracking. We must unite to protect the environment.”

“Madam Speaker, the Liberal-Conservative alliance in support of Bill C-39 is putting us on a fast track to dirty oil. If they are prepared to move quickly, then we must be prepared to act just as quickly. On Tuesday, the Liberal MP for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country condemned Bill C-39. Yesterday, the Cold Lake First Nations asked the courts to overturn the decision to fast-track the Pacific Link pipeline. We need to follow these examples. The Bloc Québécois calls on all those who still care about the environment to unite against Bill C-39. Is there anyone on the other side who still cares?”